Hospice social worker Jobs in Prince Albert, SK

Child Protection Worker-HUM013807Employment Type : Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

SK-North Central-Prince Albert

Ministry

036 Social ServicesSalary Range : $31.860-$39.929HourlySalary Supplement : included in hourly salary range (in-scope)Grade : SGEU.09.

About Us

The invests in positive outcomes for people in areas of income support, child and family services, support for persons with disabilities and affordable housing. We work with citizens as they build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families, and strong community organizations.

The Opportunity

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are devoted to helping others and improving the lives and well-being of children and families to join our team as Child Protection Workers in our Prince Albert office. In this role, you will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to children and their families using The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.

In this position, you will :

• Be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse, assessing family functioning determining risk factors to the children's safety, implementing intervention plans and providing support services to the family, as required;
• When necessary, initiate Family Court proceedings and work through this process with the family;
• In cases where the children are admitted to the care of the Ministry, manage their needs including placement in foster and alternate resources, assessment and treatment planning to ensure that individual health, social psychological and educational needs are met in preparation to return home;
• Necessitate and plan for children placed in care on a long-term basis. This process often includes working in cooperation with First Nation Child and Family Service agencies;
• Develop and maintain open and honest work relationships, encouraging teamwork with clients, foster families, biological families, collateral agencies, and other members of the unit or community; and
• Screen, identify and prioritize referrals for service, develop intervention plans, consult with other professionals as necessary, and complete documentation in accordance with professional standards of practice.

The Ideal Candidate

As our successful candidate, you will :

To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW / CASW or CASWE. The successful candidate will be required to travel, work flexible hours in the evening and on weekends, and transport children (and parents) in service delivery.

If you have a passion for ensuring the safety and well-being of children and want to join a collaborative, dedicated team of professionals focused on strengthening our communities and cultures, these opportunities are for you!

What we offer :

Please Note : This Eligibility List will be in effect for six months after the closing date and will be used for other opportunities as they arise.

Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" belowDiversity Groups : Aboriginal personsHours of Work : B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours / week, averaged over 4 weeks

Number of Openings

Closing Date

Jul 17, 2024, 1 : 59 : 00 AM